East Side South, NY
Is East Side South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe398
Medium526
Low689
Other1323
144 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape46
Child involved36
Assault3
Other65
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible domestic dispute at an apartment above a liquor store near 3rd Street in Niagara Falls, where a woman reportedly told a relative that her boyfriend would not let her leave. | 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible assault victim who is an employee at a pizzeria near Hyde Park Boulevard in Niagara Falls. The caller states the woman arrived at the business already injured, with a large cut on the back of her head, and medics were requested for the laceration. The assault reportedly occurred at a different nearby location. | Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers appear to conduct a traffic stop on a boulevard involving a vehicle with Ohio registration. | Niagara Fls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of an unwanted man screaming and yelling at the front entrance of a hotel on Niagara Falls Boulevard. | Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Anthony Street and the boulevard, checking several license plates and a New York driver identification that reportedly returned as a non‑driver only. | Anthony St & Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Main Street and Cleveland Avenue for a possible vandalism incident after a caller reported a 2015 Nissan Xterra with a smashed rear window and a white vehicle with a ripped-off mirror, possibly involving the same person from an earlier Burger King call. | Main St & Cleveland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 | Property Damage |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Main Street and Cleveland Avenue for a possible vandalism incident involving a 2015 Nissan Xterra with a smashed rear window and a second white vehicle with its mirror torn off, possibly related to an earlier restaurant call. | Main St & Cleveland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 | Property Damage |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units respond to a possible fall incident near Niagara Falls Boulevard and McDonald's in Niagara Falls. | Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in a gray Toyota Camry reported a possible intoxicated man who briefly entered her back seat and then pressed his face against her window in the parking lot of a McDonald's near Falls Boulevard and Military Road. Officers were dispatched to check the situation. | Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to speak with a reportedly intoxicated caller about a possible earlier altercation at a location on B Street in Niagara Falls. | B St, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 | Substance Use |
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Median Home Price
$177,811
Walk to Work
40.3%
Vacancy Rate
26.6%
Overview
East Side South is a suburban neighborhood in Niagara Falls, NY, with a median home price of $177,811 and a high proportion of renter-occupied historic apartments.
The neighborhood has a high vacancy rate and a large share of residents living alone, reflecting unique housing and social dynamics.
SuburbanHistoric ApartmentsHigh VacancyWalkable
Quick Facts
| Average Rent | $1,429 |
|---|---|
| Walk to Work Rate | 40.3% |
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in East Side South is dominated by small apartment buildings, many historic, with a high vacancy rate and mostly renter occupancy.
| Historic Housing | 58.9% built no later than 1939 |
|---|---|
| Small Apartment Buildings | 33.4% of housing stock |
| Renter Occupied | Majority |
What buyers will notice right away
High concentration of historic small apartment buildings.
Vacancy rate suggests possible prolonged vacancies or market challenges.
Families & Lifestyle
East Side South has a high rate of children living in poverty and a large share of residents living alone, with a strong presence of sales and service occupations.
Occupations — 43.1% employed in sales and service jobs, 26.4% in executive and professional roles.
Diversity — Notably high Jamaican ancestry at 4.8%.
| Children Below Poverty Line | 87.1% |
|---|---|
| Households Living Alone | 57.4% |
Demographics
| Sales and Service Occupations | 43.1% |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Lower than 94.3% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Child Poverty Rate | 87.1% |
| Jamaican Ancestry | 4.8% |
| English Speakers | 91.8% |
| Italian Ancestry | 11.7% |
| Irish Ancestry | 11.2% |
Commute
East Side South residents enjoy very high walk-to-work rates and short commutes under 15 minutes.
East Side South stands out for its affordability, walkability, and unique housing stock, balanced by significant child poverty challenges.
Historic Housing — High share of small historic apartment buildings.
Walkable Commute — Exceptional walk-to-work rate.
Economic Challenges — High child poverty rate impacts community dynamics.
| Walk to Work | 40.3% |
|---|---|
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 48.9% |
| Drive Alone | 37.6% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the child poverty rate so high?
Economic challenges in the area contribute to a high rate of children living below the federal poverty line.
What types of housing are common?
Small 2, 3, and 4 unit apartment buildings dominate the housing stock, many built before 1940.